Orange-Cardamom Spritzer

Orange-Cardamom Spritzer

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Ingredients

1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup water
2 teaspoons lightly crushed whole cardamom pods
2-inch strip orange zest, removed with a vegetable peeler
1 750-ml bottle prosecco, chilled
Cardamom syrup (recipe follows)
Angostura bitters
Orange twists, for serving

Directions

  1. In a small saucepan, combine all the ingredients and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Stir until sugar is dissolved, then remove from heat. Let syrup cool to room temperature, then strain.
  2. Fill each glass with 1 teaspoon cardamom syrup, and add a dash of bitters. Top up with prosecco and serve garnished with an orange twist.